PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

BY ALAN OSBORNALL new vehicles sold in the EU from 2003 will carry daytime running lights and anti-lock brake systems under a commitment to protect pedestrians and cyclists made by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association and accepted today (Wednesday) by the European Commission. Manufacturers have also pledged not to install rigid bull bars or market them as spares from 2002 and will progressively introduce other safety features including electronic sensors. The rules will apply to 100% of new vehicles by 2012. The European Parliament and the EU ...


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